Diagnostic Radiography Methods IIIA

Description

This course consolidates conventional diagnostic radiography approaches and extends the students' understanding of complex imaging modalities such as CT, MRI, Ultrasound and Angiography. Patient assessments for suitable imaging approaches are consolidated. Students will refine clinical reasoning skills to manage patients/clients, and professional practice and procedures.

Availability

Callaghan

Semester 1 - 2015

Learning Outcomes

1. Describe and apply profession specific diagnostic radiography practice and procedures for the regions being covered which includes hepato-biliary, gastro-intestinal, genito-urinary, peripheral vasculature and female and maternal. Consideration is given to patient presentations such as Trauma, Paediatrics, Geriatrics, in addition to expansion of understanding higher modality instrumentation and procedures such as Computed Tomography, MRI, Ultrasound, Fluoroscopy, Angiography and Digital Imaging.

2. Demonstrate clinical reasoning skills with regard to patient management and image evaluation which reflects the understanding of the clinical history and/or the impact on differential diagnosis to ensure the appropriate imaging pathway.

3. Demonstrate their knowledge of mechanisms of injury and/or the causes of disease processes on varying patient presentations

Content

Neurological Imaging

CT

MRI

Ultrasound

Fluoroscopy

Digital Imaging

Angiographty

Hepato-Biliary and Gastro-Intestinal Imaging

Genito-Urinary Tract Imaging

Female and Maternal Imaging

Requisites

This course is only available to students enrolled in the B Medical Radiation Science (Diagnostic Radiography) program.
Pre-requisite - successful completion of MRSC2150, MRSC2160, HUBS2103 and HUBS1401.
Co-requisite - concurrent enrolment in MRSC3111.

Assumed Knowledge

MRSC2150 Diagnostic Radiography Methods IIB
MRSC2160 MRS Clinical IIB

Assessment Items

Quiz: Quizzes

Formal Examination: Exam - formal

Written Assignment: Groupwork Assignment

Contact Hours

Callaghan

Lecture

Face to Face On Campus 8 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Tutorial

Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term

Videoconference may be employed to accommodate UDRH involvement.
NOTE: Full term does not include those times when a student is on a timetabled professional placement